At some point in their lives, everyone fails at something. Guaranteed. It is an unavoidable part of life. We make a lot of mistakes before we get it right. We all do it, but many of us never discuss the painful moments when we make mistakes or fail to meet a goal.
We refuse to talk about our failures, despite the fact that they contain the most valuable lessons.
So, what is it about failing that makes us shy away from sharing our failures? Indeed, if we can see the value in the lessons we've learned, others may as well.
Failure is a powerful teacher because it elicits painful and uncomfortable emotions such as shame and negative self-talk. In fact, studies have shown that our perception of failure can influence whether we attempt the task again or avoid it entirely.
While avoiding discussing how we fail is one way to protect our self-esteem, there are also many proactive measures we can take. It is critical to become proactive because we lose power when we dwell on our failures and gain strength when we refuse to let our failures define who we are and what we can accomplish.
We can't understand why society prefers success stories over failure stories unless we consider concepts like power and self-esteem. The word "power" frequently conjures up negative connotations in our society, which makes sense given that its definition is literally the possession of control, authority, or influence over others.
The use of over rather than of in the definition suggests a negative, tyrannical undertone, but what if we looked at power in a different light? To be more specific, a more positive one.
Power is neither positive nor negative, and issues of power abuse arise as a result of people's behaviors and actions. While there is no denying that power is interpersonal in nature, power is not harmful if it is placed in the right hands in the context of understanding failure. In the right hands, that is, in your hands.
When we talk about our failures, we see shifts in perceived power. According to researchers Keltner, Gruenfeld, and Anderson, the effects of power are either approach or avoidance.
When an individual perceives their level of power to be unstable or vulnerable, the association between perceived power and the desire to approach a desirable end state (such as the empowerment of "owning" one's own mistakes) disappears.
With this understanding, we can see how appealing it is to avoid discussing our failures with others because our level of power is vulnerable in such a situation. Furthermore, granting others more power during failure discussions puts us in perilous territory.
We risk losing sight of the fact that our failures do not define us, and we risk accepting the opinions of others (of ourselves) as our own. This power insecurity can have a negative impact on our self-esteem. We must consider and nurture our self-esteem in order to maintain a healthy level of interpersonal power.
Self-esteem is defined in psychology as one's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. Given that most of us do not live in isolation, the development of our self-esteem is dependent on social interactions and relationships in our lives.
We learn a lot about who we are and who we aren't through our relationships and moments of shared vulnerability with others we trust. As a result, we must consider who we share our failures with and whether our self-esteem is strong enough to withstand the judgment of others.
The phoenix must burn to emerge.
Understanding the power dynamics present during failure discussions requires a better understanding of how we present ourselves in social situations. How we assign meaning to events that happen to us or events that we anticipate happening shapes how we frame the failure event.
Then there's Attachment Theory. The central premise, developed by John Bowlby, is that primary caregivers who are available and responsive to an infant's needs allow the child to develop a sense of security. The infant recognizes that the caregiver is trustworthy, which provides a safe foundation for the child to explore the world. This secure foundation, however, is not always developed.
Attachment Theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby, identified a variety of attachment styles that children can develop and carry into adulthood. Having said that, it's important to remember that attachment styles can shift depending on context and recent experiences.
Below are summaries of the various attachment styles as they relate to relationships:
Comfortable with intimacy and unconcerned with rejection.
Uncomfortable with closeness and prefers independence.
Desires closeness and intimacy, but insecure in relationships due to fear of loss.
Uncomfortable with intimacy and difficulty trusting and depending on others.
When we examine each of these attachment styles in the context of perceived failure, we can see how each style influences the language we use in the narratives we create for ourselves.
For example, researchers discovered that people who identify as anxious can quickly access memories of being hurt by others, causing hypervigilance toward possible rejection. This fear of rejection can easily become a fear of intimacy and healthy relationships, which is counterintuitive and can occur in real life.
It's important to consider how attachment styles manifest themselves in our behaviors because they can reveal a lot about how we connect with others and how much of our self-esteem is dependent on acceptance. When we are confident in who we are, we gain interpersonal power and more control over how we separate ourselves from our failures.
In normative samples, insecurely attached people account for approximately 65 percent of the population, while 35 percent are insecurely attached; however, in chronic pain patients, these percentages appear to be reversed.
The good news is that we can all develop a secure attachment style. It is not the complete absence of fear of rejection that is important, but rather the recognition of the fear and action in the face of it.
It's about accepting that failure is a necessary part of the process of achieving a goal, and accepting responsibility for our failures. The opinions of others, which can cause rejection anxiety, begin to fade in importance.
Life is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure base.
Success stories and the glory that comes with them are frequently highlighted in America. We are frequently exposed to the glory of someone else's victory without the burden of their trial and tribulation, whether through media or social media.
For example, we find real inspiration in our favorite movie characters overcoming adversity to triumph, the underdog triumphing over the vetted champ. However, when we only focus on success, we lose sight of what it took to achieve it. It is deceptive to portray success as easy because success and hard work go hand in hand.
This means there will be many setbacks and challenges, and many people will lack the coping strategies needed to overcome the first setback.
Bestsellers like Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power perpetuate the social stigma of being vulnerable and discussing our failures. Greene implies faking failure rather than learning from it by claiming that power is gained by making success appear easy and never appearing too perfect.
48 Laws of Power be like, “sedate your grandmother. Write your entire family out of her will, except for yourself. You must eliminate all sources of competition.”— AC Tatum (@actatumonline) September 1, 2021
These books are only relevant in a society where discussing one's failures is regarded as a weakness rather than a strength.
According to research, parents can pass on their fear of failure to their children by reacting harshly or withdrawing emotionally when their children fail, thereby conveying to them, often unconsciously, that failure is unacceptable. When we ignore the lessons found in our failures, we miss out on the opportunity to harness the power that comes from introspection.
The Ostrich Effect, coined by psychologist Thomas Webb and colleagues, refers to our ability to avoid ongoing or future failure. For example, when we ignore important unanswered emails and let them pile up because we are afraid of discovering the truth about something we already know or a narrative we have of ourselves that may not be true, we are simply procrastinating (or it may be).
This procrastination keeps us from acting and may confirm our negative self-perceptions, such as that we're not smart enough, fast enough, or talented enough. The list goes on and on.
While our failures teach us lessons, our emotions after failing at something can be heavy and require self-reflection; if we do not address these negative emotions, it can be difficult to separate ourselves from our failures. In general, we miss the lesson and repeat the same actions without knowing what was under our control and what was not.
This lack of introspection eventually has an impact on any future outcomes. If we fail in the same way again, we can form neural pathways that prevent us from disassociating a belief that we are a "failure" rather than a person who has failed, and if our approach does not change and the outcome remains the same, our brains begin to believe the track record.
The good news is that by raising our awareness and engaging in self-reflection, we can begin to reframe our perceptions of failure. That being said, there is a critical distinction to be made between reflection and dwelling. When we dwell or ruminate on a failure, we run the risk of feeling shame for an extended period of time, which can permanently harm our self-esteem.
To address this, psychologist Joy Francisco suggests cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises such as emotional accounting and cognitive reframing. The goal of Emotional Accounting is to change negative thoughts into more positive or neutral ones.
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
By giving ourselves the necessary time to process failure and learn from it, we can begin to talk about it with others educationally. Shame and embarrassment are transformed into growth and pride, and then into a lesson that can help others.
When we embody our interpersonal power, we take control of our failure narrative and maintain positive self-esteem in the face of adversity. When you fail at something, which you will, try not to rush past it, but instead sit with it long enough to learn the lesson before moving on, knowing you'll fail better in the future.


WMC and a coalition of businesses sent a memo to the Wisconsin Legislature urging them to oppose Assembly Bill 957 and Senate Bill 957. While it’s well-intentioned legislation, the resulting cost of compliance, patchwork of regulations across the country, and ensuing confusion for consumers and businesses alike warrant further consideration and a national approach, not-state-by-state action.
The memo highlighted the two primary concerns from the business community.
This legislation would create staggering compliance costs that will negatively impact businesses small and large. A recent report from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) estimated that state privacy laws could costs businesses billions of dollars a year in annual compliance costs. This legislation contributes to a state-by-state patchwork of privacy laws that not only don’t align, but are unworkable and confusing for consumers and businesses. A federal framework for an inherently interstate issue must be the solution if workable, comprehensive data privacy protections are to be enacted. Not to mention that most companies and consumer-interfaces already require privacy policies.


For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission Introduction
Pope Francis has asked the whole Church to “walk together” in preparation for the Synod of 2023. The Catholic University of America answered this call, organizing three “Synod Sessions” during which faculty, students, and staff came together to pray, listen, and discern as a community the challenges and opportunities facing the university and the Church today. These sessions were organized by The Catholic Project staff out of the Office of the President, with particular assistance from the Office of Campus Ministry.
In our experience, the primary obstacle to the synod was a lack of awareness and interest in the synod process among Catholics across the board. To kick-off the university’s participation in the synod–and to raise interest in the process among students, faculty, and staff–The Catholic Project hosted a conversation between University President, John Garvey, and the apostolic nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre. The topic of that conversation was: “Synodality: Why Should You Care?” The event was well publicized but drew only about 50 in-person attendees with another 50 watching online.
Following the first session, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota was invited to campus to offer a Mass of healing and reconciliation followed by a Holy Hour. Approximately 100 people, mostly students, were in attendance.
Each of the three synod sessions opened with the group praying the
Adsumus. This was complemented by brief introductory remarks connecting the theme and questions for the day to the words of Scripture (taken from the day’s mass readings) and the words of Pope Francis.
The “listening sessions” themselves were conducted in small groups, led by a facilitator and scribe, according to a formal structure: Each small group consisted of six to eight participants (a mix of faculty, staff and students); Each participant was given a chance to speak and reflect on the questions before the group; Only one person spoke at a time, with a “speaking piece” passed around to indicate whose opportunity it was to speak; candor was encouraged. Rebuttal, debate, or argumentation were discouraged to emphasize careful listening and discernment.
This structure allowed for honest expression: for example, students were not compelled to justify their opinions or engage in theological debates with professors. Everyone came to the discussion on equal terms. And while each participant was given the chance to speak on every question (or remain silent) the structure made it clear that the primary mode of engagement in the discussion was listening to others.
At the conclusion of each listening session, groups were asked to discern the main themes of their conversation. These syntheses form the basis for this report.
The Synod Sessions
The first session was attended by approximately 50 students, staff, and faculty. The questions for consideration were drawn from the Archdiocese of Washington synod materials, but tailored to the campus environment. Three questions were considered:
What is an instance in which you experienced genuine healing and reconciliation here at Catholic University? How have you contributed to healing and reconciliation between others or between yourself and someone else? Where is healing and reconciliation needed at the university and in the Church?
The second session was attended by approximately 55 students, staff, and faculty. The questions for consideration were:
How can the university better foster a sense of communion, participation, and mission? How is this already being done? How have you contributed to the communion and mission of the university?
The third session was attended by approximately 35 students, staff, and faculty. The questions for consideration were:
What is an experience you have had here at the University which has exemplified for you what it means to be Catholic? How do you see your experience at Catholic University as shaping your vocation or mission? Themes
One major theme that emerged from these discussions was that the need for healing and reconciliation was universal. Our sense of being hurt, and wanting to be forgiven for having hurt others, was “common ground” and a powerful starting point for dialogue. Importantly, participants became aware that a shared need for mercy and forgiveness–to confess and be forgiven for our own failings–makes it easier to forgive and offer mercy to others who have wronged us.
Overwhelmingly, the discussions underscored the importance of community, both as a source and fruit of reconciliation. Communication and dialogue–both as a means of avoiding and overcoming conflict–were emphasized. In this regard, the Sacraments stood out as a source of healing and reconciliation for many participants.
Not only were the Sacraments (especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist) cited as being healing in themselves but they also served as a powerful experience of the bonds of community and fraternity–bonds which often serve as the foundation for good-faith dialogue. Participants noted that this was especially true in moments of difficulty or tragedy in the community.
A third theme which emerged, and which was repeated throughout all three sessions, was an appreciation for the opportunity to gather with other members of the University community–students, faculty and staff all gathered as equals–for discussions about the life and mission of the University and Church. This was true even for participants who were initially skeptical of the synodal process. There was a palpable desire for increased opportunities, formal or otherwise, to establish and strengthen relationships through listening, conversation, and shared participation.
A fourth theme which emerged was that authentic synodality is something we learn by doing. Whether one refers to “accompaniment” or “community engagement,” any division within a community cannot be overcome unless the people in the community are willing to make a good faith effort to engage one another across perceived boundaries. In this regard, synodality came to make more sense to the participants as they engaged in the synodal process of listening and discernment. A willingness to listen to members of our community, even those we think are wrong, does not resolve divisions; but is a necessary prerequisite to establishing the bonafides that genuine dialogue and synodality require.
A fifth theme which emerged is how The Catholic University of America is and ought to be a place where this kind of genuine dialogue takes place on a more regular basis. Our university is a true microcosm of the Church in the United States– there are Catholics of “every stripe” who call it home. It is a privileged place, in the best sense of that word, for the work of communion, participation, and mission. The more the university community grows into this mission, the stronger the university will be, and the better service it will render to the Church, the nation, and the world.
Finally, synod participants recognized that the work of communion, participation, and mission is ultimately a work of charity and grace. It is a work that both creates and emerges out of a sense of shared responsibility and action. This charity, in turn, both reflects and finds ratification in the sacramental life of the Church, especially the Eucharist. Communion is not something we can simply will out of nothingness. We cannot create a sense of mission
ex nihilo. The protagonist is always God Himself. He creates; we participate. This recognition was most often expressed through gratitude. Conclusion
There existed a fair amount of skepticism and antipathy towards the synod and synodality on campus at Catholic University. Some of this was hostility, but mostly it was simply a lack of familiarity or understanding of what the synod was or was meant to be. Many members of the Catholic University community–faculty, staff, and students, alike–did not know what to make of the synod listening sessions, but those who made time to participate overwhelmingly expressed appreciation for the experience.
The synod was a chance to get to know better the members of the community to which we all belong. It was an opportunity to deepen a sense of belonging, of understanding, and of appreciation for the institution and its mission. Perhaps the greatest testament to the synod was the number of participants who expressed a hope that something like the synod listening sessions would continue in the future.
As an exercise in communion, participation and mission, our listening sessions underscored for many participants the reality that Pope Francis has often emphasized: that synodality is not just an event, still less a parliament or plan or program for implementation. Synodality is a way of being the Church in the world today. The synod sessions at Catholic University gave participants a real sense of what that means in practice.


Vanessa Kinch, Regional Manager, Clinical Informatics, Northern Health Authority Simply put, Vanessa is a clinical informatics rock star in rural healthcare! She possesses the strengths and qualities of enterprise, confidence, and credibility, along with effective communication, and leadership influence. We’re proud that she is part of our Northern Health family, contributing daily to making rural healthcare better in northern British Columbia.
Vanessa Kinch lives in Prince George, BC, located in the Northern Health region, which serves roughly 300,000 people covering the same area as California. Vanessa holds a dual master’s in Nursing and Informatics. Vanessa began her career as a Registered Nurse and moved to Informatics as a University of Victoria co-op student in the Northern Health IT department. After graduation, she joined the first Clinical Information Systems (CIS) team at Northern Health where she utilized her skills and knowledge in system development, usability, business process management, and change management to achieve the goal of improving patient health outcomes. She is passionate in her key role to translate and prioritize clinical requirements into the selection, design, build, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical systems to enable patient and family-centred care. Vanessa leads a strong team of Clinical Informatics and EMR Adoption Specialists who have a broad scope, specializing in system design and adoption, clinician support, and business decision support.
Northern Health is geographically the largest, most highly distributed health authority in British Columbia, with the smallest population of residents who have, on average, poorer health status than residents of BC as a whole. This creates tremendous challenges as care is being provided in urban, rural and remote areas, often with limited community infrastructure to support digital care. In the past year, Vanessa has been instrumental in leading the transition of NHA from pandemic-centric care to an ambitious initiative to implement electronic documentation and ordering in all acute (both hospital and diagnostic and treatment centers) and long-term care facilities. Vanessa’s ability to use resource pressures as a growth and learning opportunity to create a more accessible and sustainable health system in the north using virtual care technology is a great achievement. Additionally, she has provided leadership in the creation and implementation of portals for client access to enterprise services, as well as expanding the enhanced case and contact management that was COVID-centered to include the full scope of reportable communicable diseases. These advancements could only be made by a skilled leader who is confident in setting the course of direction to optimize change improvements in an ever dynamic healthcare environment.
Vanessa is an active advocate for women in the field of Informatics. She supports and mentors women to develop as professionals with successful digital health careers while accommodating education and work life balance. Vanessa is critical in the advancement of interoperability and integration to facilitate transformational solutions that support rural and remote Indigenous community access to health care. Vanessa led foundational work around the development of an Indigenous Identity Data Standard. She promotes culturally safe data standards to measure determinants of health for marginalized groups impacted by colonization, racism, bias, and discrimination that lead to health inequities and disparities. Vanessa promotes data to inform actions and interventions to improve health equity among marginalized groups by collecting data on inequalities in health care, experiences, and outcomes. Vanessa’s goal is to support harmonized and high-quality data to help identify and address health inequities for appropriate and respectful care


Having watched popular protests, from the color revolutions in the former Soviet Union to the Arab Spring, challenge their counterparts’ power, the world’s autocrats have been adopting legal measures aimed at incapacitating civic groups, including pro-democracy movements and human-rights NGOs. Among the most sweeping measures are those enabling officials to monitor and punish activists’ online activities.


July 21, 2021
GME programs aim to increase residency opportunities for physicians Austin, Texas – In an effort to increase the limited number of residency options in Texas and retain more graduates in the community, St. David’s HealthCare recently became an Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Sponsoring Institution of several new graduate medical education (GME) programs. In addition to increasing post-graduate residency opportunities for students, the programs are designed to train physicians to support the healthcare needs of the Central Texas community.
“In Texas, our medical schools produce a significant number of outstanding graduates, yet the limited number of post-graduate residency slots means that many students leave the state to train and establish their practices elsewhere,” David Huffstutler, president and chief executive officer of St. David’s HealthCare, said. “As a result, Texas loses physicians at a time when there is a significant need for well-trained doctors.”
St. David’s HealthCare’s GME programs began in July with five residents in its initial specialty residency program—General Surgery. The General Surgery residency program is based at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, with rotations at other hospitals within the healthcare system. Additionally, an Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) program will be added within a year. The General Surgery program will grow to include 25 residents within the next five years, and the OB/GYN program will grow to include 20 residents.
Jason Brocker, M.D., a former U.S. Armed Forces trauma surgeon who also has experience in two of the busiest trauma facilities in the country, will serve as the program director for the General Surgery residency program. Dr. Brocker will oversee the five residents who were initially matched with the program:
Semo Asemota, M.D., St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman Island Kayla Brown, D.O., Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida John Jackson, M.D., McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Texas Sophia Jimenez, M.D., John Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Sara Khan, M.D., Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, California
“St. David’s HealthCare is one of the largest healthcare systems in the state, and our hospitals have been recognized as leaders in healthcare quality, clinical excellence and patient experience,” Huffstutler said. “We have a depth of expertise and a vast reach which has previously not been accessible to medical students, and we are pleased to welcome our inaugural class.”
St. David’s HealthCare’s national partner, HCA Healthcare, has been dedicated to developing GME programs for the past five years as part of its commitment to address the national physician shortage. St. David’s HealthCare residents will be part of HCA Healthcare’s national GME program, which currently has more than 4,500 residents and fellows across nearly 300 programs in 66 teaching hospitals.
Photo caption: Aileen Ebadat, MD, St. David’s South Austin Medical Center Trauma Medical Director and GME Associate Program Director; Kayla Brown, DO; Osamuyi “Semo” Asemota, MD; Sara Kahn, MD; Jason Brocker, MD, GME Program Director; John Jackson, MD; Sophia Jimenez, MD; Vincent Choudhry, MD F.A.C.S.


“Women who averaged approx. 4400 steps/d had significantly lower mortality rates [..] compared with the least active women who took approx. 2700 steps/d; as more steps per day were accrued, mortality rates progressively decreased before leveling at approximately 7500 steps/d.”
Fig. Dose-Response Association Between Mean Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality
credit: I-Min Lee et al. 2019


A battery, starter, and alternator make up your vehicle’s starting system. Are you, however, experiencing signs of a faulty electrical system? No cranking, slow cranking, and poor electrical accessory operation at low speeds, as well as drivability issues, are all signs of a worn-out battery. Alternators can cause a stalled or dead engine, as well as poor electrical operation for lights, wipers, and other components. Allow our professionals to assist you in this crucial part of your vehicle.


Bristol-Myers Squibb and Vedanta announce a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate BMS' programmed death-1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitor Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Vedanta’s VE800, a rationally defined human bacterial consortium, in patients with advanced or metastatic cancers
In a range of preclinical models of cancer, including those sensitive and resistant to checkpoint inhibition, VE800 was shown to induce CD8+ T cells, potentiate the immune system’s attack of tumour cells, and significantly amplify the effects of anti-PD-1 therapy.
These models support clinical research to explore whether modulating the microbiome with VE800 has the potential to broaden the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitors.
“Our lead, microbiome-based immuno-oncology candidate, VE800, is based on work conducted in collaboration with our cofounder, Dr Kenya Honda, showing in preclinical models that certain gut-dwelling bacterial strains potentiate cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and enhance infiltration into tumours,” said Bernat Olle, PhD, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Biosciences.
“Through this collaboration our goal is to determine whether VE800 in combination with Opdivo can improve outcomes for patients with advanced or metastatic cancers.”
“We are continuing to explore the novel mechanisms of new assets in combination with our oncology portfolio,” said Fouad Namouni, MD, Head of Development, Oncology, Bristol-Myers Squibb.
“Vedanta Biosciences is a leading company focused on the characterisation of immunomodulatory human gut commensals and the development of live bacterial products for the potential treatment of human diseases."
"Our collaboration with Vedanta Biosciences will allow us to gain a deeper understanding about the emerging microbiome landscape, its role in oncology, and the potential to improve outcomes for patients with advanced or metastatic cancer.”
“Checkpoint inhibitors, particularly PD-1 antibodies, have been a major advance in cancer therapy; however, a large proportion of patients either do not respond or have response of brief duration to those new therapies,” said Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine, NYU Langone Health.
“Alteration of the gut microbiome could play a significant role in enhancing the effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors, and with increased understanding may also be used to select for patients who would benefit most from these immunotherapies.”
In conjunction with this collaboration, and subject to the completion of due diligence, the negotiation by the parties of definitive transaction agreements and the receipt by Bristol-Myers Squibb of all requisite approvals, Bristol-Myers Squibb currently intends to make an equity investment in Vedanta Biosciences.
Vedanta Biosciences will maintain control of its VE800 programme, including global R&D and commercial rights.


12-11-2012 Government Relations Update - December 11, 2012 Pennsylvania Issues Advocacy Medical Assistance Modernization Act: The Medical Assistance Modernization Act of 2010, also known as Act 49, authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) to impose a statewide hospital assessment based on net operating revenues derived from inpatient services provided by licensed acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania. The Hospital Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) supported the passage of Act 49 in July 2010, since it serves as a mechanism to secure additional federal matching funds intended to be distributed to hospitals through increased medical assistance payments.
During the state fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, DPW imposed a 2.9% hospital inpatient revenue tax pursuant to Act 49. The rate increased to 3.22% for the state fiscal years ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013. However, beginning on July 1, 2011, the state allocated $159 million to its general fund from the federal matching funds originally expected to be distributed to hospitals under Act 49.
Legislation S.B. 1281: Purely Public Charity Act. On October 3, 2011, Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) introduced legislation to amend the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act (Act 55 of 1997) so that municipalities would be permitted to impose real estate taxes on not-for-profit entities, including hospitals but excluding property owned by police, fire or emergency services organizations. The legislation would have exempted the first $200,000 of assessed property value from taxation. The bill was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee, but it was not considered during the 2011-2012 legislative session. On December 3, 2012, Senator Fontana announced that he will reintroduce the bill during the new legislative session beginning on January 1, 2013. HAP opposes the bill. New Jersey Issues Legislation S.2135: New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) creates statewide health insurance exchanges by 2014 for individuals and small businesses to compare health insurance plans and rates. If a state fails to create an exchange, the federal government must design one for it. On October 4, 2012, the New Jersey State Senate approved legislation establishing a statewide health insurance exchange, and the New Jersey State Assembly passed an identical bill on October 18, 2012. Assemblymen John DiMaio (R-Warren, Hunterdon) and Erik Peterson (R-Warren, Hunterdon) both voted against the legislation. On December 6, 2012, Governor Christie (R-NJ) vetoed the legislation. According to the Governor, the federal government has failed to issue sufficient guidance necessary to evaluate the potential costs of the exchange. The Governor vetoed a similar bill in May prior to the United States Supreme Court decision regarding the constitutionality of PPACA. S.2241: Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. On November 29, 2012, the New Jersey State Senate approved legislation prohibiting Medicaid managed care organizations from reducing provider reimbursement rates without first receiving approval from the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS). The legislation was introduced following Horizon NJ Health's decision to decrease payments to home healthcare providers by ten 10%. Although the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) strongly supports the measure, Governor Christie and the DHS oppose it claiming that it would create excessive government intervention. Senator Doherty (R-Warren, Hunterdon) voted against the measure. Federal Issues Advocacy IRS Compliance Initiatives: On November 30, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced plans to examine governance and compensation practices for 200 charitable organizations. The examination is expected to include a review of: (1) board and committee structure; (2) compensation reported on Form 990 for organizations with large revenues and low wages to determine whether the organizations are properly reporting salary and other compensation; and (3) sources and uses of funds generated by exempt organizations to verify adherence to not-for-profit purposes and mission. Further guidance from the IRS is expected following the completion of these examinations. Medicare CY 2013 Outpatient PPS Final Rule: On November 15, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its final rule updating Medicare policies and payment formulas for outpatient services provided by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The rule is effective January 1, 2013 and includes: (1) a 1.8% increase for hospital outpatient rates, subject to a 2% reduction for hospitals that do not meet quality reporting requirements; and (2) a 0.6% increase for ambulatory surgical center rates. The Finance Department is reviewing the rule and evaluating the final impact to the St. Luke's University Health Network. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule. The Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula was devised in 1998 as a method to control healthcare spending by tying Medicare costs to growth in the economy. However, as medical costs increased more quickly than inflation, the SGR formula would have caused physician payment reductions through Medicare each year since 2002. In response, Congress has passed bills routinely to delay or avert the implementation of the payment reductions, thereby avoiding the impact of the SGR formula. On February 17, 2012, Congress most recently delayed the impact of the SGR formula and extended the then current Medicare physician fee schedule rates through December 31, 2012. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, recently announced plans to introduce legislation to extend the rates and avoid the sharp fee reduction. Medicare Dependent Hospitals. On December 3, 2012, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and 30 other Senators signed a letter to Senator Baucus urging him to include an extension to the Medicare Dependent Hospital (MDH) program with any physician fee schedule rate correction. CMS defines a MDH as a hospital that: (1) is located in a rural area; (2) has 100 or fewer beds: (3) is not classified as a sole community hospital; and (4) attributes at least 60% of its inpatient days or discharges to Medicare beneficiaries. St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus (SLM) is one of 13 Pennsylvania hospitals and 200 hospitals across the country designated as a MDH. CMS has historically paid MDHs an increased rate to offset their inpatient operating costs. Some MDHs have also qualified for a low-volume hospital payment adjustment by CMS for hospitals experiencing a significant volume decrease. Sunshine Act Final Rule Enters Last Stage of Clearance. Pursuant to PPACA, manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics and medical supplies covered under Medicare or Medicaid will be required to report annually to the Secretary for the Department of Health & Human Services certain payments or other transfers of value to physicians and hospitals. On November 27, 2012, CMS sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final clearance its long-awaited final rule implementing the "Physician Payment Sunshine Act" provisions required by PPACA. Covered manufacturers and suppliers are expected to begin collecting reportable data on January 1, 2013.


If one or both spouses are uncertain about whether they wish to end their marriage, they have an option to test a trial separation. A trial separation allows spouses to carefully consider the decision to divorce, all while they experience what a divorce might be like in the long run.
However, spouses considering a trial separation must ask themselves three questions.
1. How long will the separation be?
Spouses should determine a clear start and end date for their trial separation. Additionally, it is helpful to establish some ground rules, such as:
Where each spouse will live during the separation; What the goal of the trial separation is; and How they will tell loved ones.
A trial separation is not nearly as concrete as divorce, but spouses must still establish rules to make the trial effective.
2. How will parents continue to meet their children’s best interests?
Parents must approach a trial separation with great care. They must make sure it is the best option for the family before moving forward. Then, parents will have to consider:
How they will tell their children about the separation; How they will approach parenting throughout the separation; and How they will maintain a stable environment for the children.
Although they might not be establishing a custody agreement, parents must ensure they continue to fulfill the best interests of their child throughout the duration of the separation as they would after a divorce.
3. How will they fulfill financial responsibilities?
Spouses will still share financial responsibilities during a trial separation. Before beginning the separation period, spouses must plan how they will handle their finances, such as:
Paying bills; Financially supporting their child; and Managing everyday payments, such as groceries.
A separation agreement is not necessary for a trial separation, but it might help if spouses create an agreement and guidelines to follow to help their trial separation succeed – regardless of the outcome.


The pay-off of increased physical activity in the Czech Republic: A cost-benefit analysis of offering people financial incentives to alter their exercise behavior
Author: Bc. Valentin Schnabl Year: 2022 - summer Leaders: PhDr. Jana Votápková Ph.D.
Consultants: Work type: Bachelors
Language: English Pages: 46 Awards and prizes: Link: https://dspace.cuni.cz/handle/20.500.11956/175805 Abstract: The main objective of this thesis is to determine whether financial incentive
to increase exercise behavior are economically feasible in the Czech Republic.
We therefore construct a cost-savings model that compares current physical
activity levels in the Czech Republic with two hypothetical physical activity
improvement scenarios to assess the potential healthcare savings of a more
fit population. The model follows an epidemiological approach and estimates
potential healthcare savings based on the association of physical inactivity with
five major non-communicable diseases. We conclude that neither improvement
scenario justifies the implementation of financial incentive, as their costs are
likely to exceed their benefits. Nonetheless our estimates show that healthcare
expenditures due to physical inactivity are substantial. In particular, those
associated with diabetes.


Costain has expressed its confidence for 2021 and beyond, despite reporting a pre-tax loss of £96.1m in 2020.
The loss was largely due to what the company described as “significant charges in relation to the Peterborough & Huntingdon (P&H) and A465 road contracts” and, despite the financial impact of Covid-19, was in line with revised expectations.
However, on a more positive note, the company’s annual report for the year ending 31 December 2020 also showed a £4.2bn order book and strong net cash of £102.9m (2019: £64.9m).
The report also highlighted that significant operational improvements, a new leadership team, a de-layered organisational structure, improved contract selection and risk management processes and continued momentum in securing new work in line with strategic focus were all combining to ensure the company was operating effectively and profitably.
And, according to the report, a substantial and growing infrastructure market, positioned on significant long-term underwritten investment programmes, meant the company was confident in delivering growth in profits and margins in 2021.
Alex Vaughan, Costain chief executive officer, said: “Last year was a challenging year but I am proud of how well everyone at Costain responded and the resilience shown across our business which enabled us to continue to operate effectively with strict Covid-19 safety measures in place.
"We are pleased to report an adjusted operating profit of £18.0m, despite the financial impact from Covid-19. The significant charges reported at the half-year relating to two contracts are clearly disappointing, and importantly we have taken robust steps to prevent such issues from reoccurring.
"Last year, we continued to be successful in winning new contracts and preferred bidder positions worth over £2.3bn with an increasing proportion of this work incorporating our broader service offering in line with our strategy.
"The UK government has provided a clear strategic framework for UK infrastructure investment, underpinned by long-term underwritten investment programmes to support the UK government's drive to level-up economic growth and to meet decarbonisation commitments. I am confident that Costain is in a good position to capitalise on the opportunities in front of us and to grow our profits in 2021."


Optical coherence tomography (OCT) offers a noninvasive method for the diagnosis of retinopathy. The OCT machine can capture retinal crosssectional images from which the retinal thickness can be calculated. Although OCT is widely used in clinical practice, its application in basic research is not as prevalent, especially in small animals such as mice. Because of the small size of their eyeballs, it is challenging to conduct fundus imaging examinations in mice. Therefore, a specialized retinal imaging system is required to accommodate OCT imaging on small animals. This article demonstrates a small-animal-specific system for OCT examination procedures and a detailed method ...


Armalytix Press – OBE Why Open Banking is good for business
The UK ranks as the highest in the G7 group of economic powerhouses for the number of micro and small businesses created per capita. This entrepreneurial spirit, however, is in stark contrast to productivity figures – where the UK ranks lower than any other member of the G7 by a significant 16%.
This makes sense when considering the generally low headcounts of these small businesses – roles tend to specialise as a business grows, focusing departments on what they are good at.


In general, claims that are related to the promotion of a patient’s health or a healthcare provider’s professional expertise, skill, or judgment are considered claims of medical malpractice, while claims that are unrelated to these issues are considered claims of ordinary negligence…barrettlaw.com, Is it medical malpractice or ordinary negligence?
Whether a claim is one for medical malpractice or ordinary negligence can also affect whether the claims is covered by a healthcare provider’s professional negligence or general liability insurance policy.
While the general rule in the insurance context is that the insurance company controls the defense of a claim and can make the decision to pay a settlement without the insured’s permission, professional negligence policies often contain a provision that requires, in at least some cases, the insured’s permission to settle a claims.
Medical malpractice lawyers understand the importance of this question, which is why the issue is often litigated through the time-consuming process of an appeal in closed cases.


Walking is considered the best form of exercise for the whole body. Moreover, walking is beneficial for all age groups; whether it is children or senior citizens, all can benefit from this simple yet effective form of exercise that does not require any special equipment or skills. However, research suggests that exercising in a group is better than exercising alone. Group walking is also gaining popularity owing to the health benefits it offers. This article will take a look at the various benefits of group walking and help you understand why group walking is more effective than walking alone.
1.
Promotes Mental Health
Group walking promotes mental health as it gives you an opportunity to interact with people who share similar interests. This social interaction further promotes mental health in group walkers.
2.
Motivational
Group walking helps you stay motivated, as research suggests people who exercise in a group are more likely to stick to their exercise regimen as compared to those who exercise alone.
3.
Socialization
Group walking offers you an opportunity to socialize with like-minded people, which has a further positive effect on your mental health.
4.
Safety
Group walking is deemed safer as compared to the walking-alone option. It is a known fact that people in a group are safer than individuals who are alone.
5.
Emotional Health
A recent study suggests that group walks have positives effects on mental health and well-being. Moreover, those who walk in a group also report less stress and are less likely to face depression. Research also concluded that people who had recently experienced a stressful life event, like unemployment, marital separation, death of a loved one, or serious illness, also experienced a mood boost following group walks.
6.
Increases Positivity
The study suggests people who walk in a group also develop more positivity as compared to individuals who walk alone, which helps them stay positive and, therefore, more productive.
Ideal Option for Senior Citizens
Groups walk are also an ideal option for senior citizens, who are not only safer in group walks but also find group walking an opportunity to socialize with others. This is among the foremost benefits of group walking.
7.
Facilitates Brisk Walking
Group walks also facilitates brisk walking since individuals are more likely to walk briskly in a group than alone. Therefore, all those who want to take advantage of brisk walking can benefit from being a part of group walks.
8.
Allows Interaction with Nature
Those who walk in a group are more likely to interact with nature and enjoy this experience as compared to those who walk alone. This is because people are more relaxed and feel more comfortable and safe while they are with a group, which allows them to turn their attention to the outdoors and enjoy natural beauty.
9.
Ideal for Alzheimer’s Patients
Group walking is particularly good for those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This allows them to brisk walk in groups, which is particularly beneficial for them. Moreover, this allows them to be with people, which means they are safe and not alone.
The benefits of group walking make it clear that group walking is the way to go!


Many of our clients express frustration with the flood of third-party ESG rankings, ratings, and questionnaires that come across their desks.
Cristina Tyler
Cristina is a Senior Consultant at FrameworkESG, leading a variety of projects from materiality and strategy to reporting and disclosure. She leads the analyst team, is the inhouse interpreter of sustainability standards, and is on a mission to conquer your sustainability needs with her easy-going, fun-loving, hyper-organized style.


Kimberley L. Radtke
1, John P. Porcari 1, Carl Foster 1, Michael Miller 2, Alec Helget 1. Evaluation of Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) Performance with and without a Facemask. 1Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI, USA. 2Human & Sport Performance Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA. Abstract Introduction:During viral outbreaks, including the most recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of personal protective equipment is recommended to prevent the spread of any highly contagious pathogen. When comparing performance measures with and without wearing a surgical mask (SM) or an N95 mask when completing the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) among older community-dwelling adults, limited research is available. This was a prospective, randomized, and counterbalanced repeated measures design with three testing conditions (no mask (NM), SM, and N95 mask). The purpose of this study was to compare Six-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), oxygen saturation (S pO 2), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and rating of perceived dyspnea (RPD) when performing the 6MWT with and without the use of a SM and an N95 mask. Methods:Thirty-six community-dwelling adults (17 males, 19 females), ranging from 50 to 83 years of age, completed a familiarization 6MWT and three separate 6MWTs. All testing was performed outside on a 30-meter long, flat corridor. Before being tested, subjects completed the PAR-Q+, ACSM Exercise Pre-participation Health Screening Questionnaire, COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire, the Duke Activity Status Index Questionnaire (DASI). They had their temperature, height, weight and blood pressure measured. A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures was used to assess differences between walking conditions across time for 6MWD, HR, RR, S pO 2, RPE, and RPD. If there was a significant F ratio, Bonferroni posthoc tests were used to assess pairwise comparisons. Alpha was set at p < .05 to achieve statistical significance. Results:No significant difference was found in 6MWD between walking conditions. HR, RR, and RPE significantly increased across time regardless of walking condition, but there was no significant difference between conditions. Overall, S pO 2significantly decreased from resting (97.0% ± .2) to immediate post-exercise (95.7% ± .3), and then returned to baseline (97.3% ± .2) 1-minute into recovery. No significant difference was found between conditions. The 6MWT performed with the N95 mask elicited significantly higher RPD scores when compared to both the NM and the SM conditions. Conclusions:Wearing a SM or an N95 mask had no significant effect on 6MWD, HR, RR, RPE, and S pO 2in older community-dwelling adults when performing the 6MWT. Wearing the N95 mask was associated with significantly higher RPD scores when completing the 6MWT. The increased perception of breathlessness may be attributed to a tighter face seal of the N95 mask, increased breathing resistance, higher temperature/humidity levels, and carbon dioxide trapping inside the N95 mask.


A drug combination targeting multiple mutant versions of cancer’s “death star” protein has shown promise in a small, early-phase clinical trial for some patients with advanced lung, ovarian and thyroid cancer.
The two–drug combination was effective against advanced cancers with a range of mutations to the KRAS gene—dubbed the “death star” because its protein drives one in four cancers and has a largely impenetrable, drug-resistant surface.
The phase I trial tested the drugs VS-6766 and everolimus in 30 patients with a range of mutations to KRAS—including 11 with highly advanced, non-small cell lung cancer.


The Impact of Tobacco Tax Increases on Tobacco Consumption, Tax Revenue, and Premature Deaths in Albania [Report]
This Report was written by Development Solutions Associates (DSA) in Albania. The report examines the impact that two tax increase scenarios would have on tobacco consumption, tax revenue, and premature deaths in Albania. The first scenario follows the historical annual change of 4%, while the second scenario follows guidance from the World Bank, with an annual increase of 8% from 2022 to 2024 followed by an annual increase of 5% from 2025 to 2030. In the first scenario, consumption would remain stable, while it would significantly decrease in the second scenario. In the second scenario, 5% more revenue would be collected by the government, which amounts to an additional €77 million compared to the first scenario. Finally, 33,000 less smokers are expected to die prematurely in the second scenario relative to the first scenario between 2022 and 2030. In addition, the findings show that 50% of the deaths averted in the second scenario are low-income smokers. The report concludes by recommending that the government significantly increase the excise tax on cigarettes in order to reap fiscal and public health benefits.
A Policy Brief based on the report can be found here.
February 2022
Content Type: Report
Authors(s): Edvin Zhllima, Elvina Merkaj, Irena Gjika, Drini Imami, Ph.D.
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You may not realize the importance of gum tissues until you experience problems that affect your function or self-esteem. Issues like tongue-tie, a “gummy” smile, or gum disease can all make it difficult to live a healthy and confident life. At Boltchi Perio Implant Concepts, our periodontist has experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, from a gingivectomy to a frenectomy in Arlington, TX. Our doctor has completed years of focused education and training after dental school in diagnosing, treating, and preventing problems related to the gums. This experience also includes specialized bone and tissue grafting and dental implants. Our team has the expertise to efficiently and effectively treat your gum tissues with personalized and targeted treatment.
Many treatments exist that eradicate bacteria and infection from your mouth and resolve halitosis. You may need one or more of these procedures combined to effectively treat your gum disease, which may also include antimicrobial medications and oral antibiotics to control bacteria. Common gum disease treatments include:
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Cobotics or Collaborative Robotics is the future. Robots are increasingly becoming more powerful and adept at performing tasks that are- Dull, Dirty and Dangerous for humans. We are entering an era of manned + unmanned teaming where humans and robotic systems must work together towards common goals. Intelligent robotic teammates, have the potential to expand human capabilities, reduce risk, increase safety, productivity and ultimately the quality of life for our people. Competency in human-robot collaboration is crucial for our country such that robotic systems enhance the capabilities of our workforce rather than trigger replacement.


RISKS OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION
Although each child’s circumstances are unique, every path on the parental incarceration journey leads to enforced loss of a parent, an adverse childhood experience, and shame and stigma. Parental incarceration affects the places where children live, learn, grow, and play. For more detailed information, click here.
Caregivers can support children as they navigate through the challenges by encouraging them to develop survival skills. These skills create resilience and allow children to thrive in the face of parental incarceration.
Parental Incarceration Risks. A KidsMates Graphic.


Annotating images for semantic segmentation requires intense manual labor and
is a time-consuming and expensive task especially for domains with a scarcity of experts, such as Forensic Anthropology. We leverage the evolving nature of images depicting the decay process in human decomposition data to design a simple yet effective pseudo-pixel-level label generation technique to reduce the amount of effort for manual annotation of such images. We first identify sequences of images with a minimum variation that are most suitable to share the same or similar annotation using an unsupervised approach. Given one user-annotated image in each sequence, we propagate the annotation to the remaining images in the sequence by merging it with annotations produced by a state-of-the-art CAM-based pseudo label generation technique. To evaluate the quality of our pseudo-pixel-level labels, we train two semantic segmentation models with VGG and ResNet backbones on images labeled using our pseudo labeling method and those of a state-of-the-art method. The results indicate that using our pseudo-labels instead of those generated using the state-of-the-art method in the training process improves the mean-IoU and the frequency-weighted-IoU of the VGG and ResNet-based semantic segmentation models by 3.36%, 2.58%, 10.39%, and 12.91% respectively.
Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2105.09975


Captive Insurance Company Reports, September, 2018 In this article written for Captive Insurance Company Reports, Derick White shares his thoughts on managing risk retention groups (RRGs) and some of the current trends and issues affecting RRGs.
RRGs continue to be a popular form of insurer to provide coverage. While the overall number of RRGs has fallen from a year-end high of 262 in 2008 to 214 as of midyear 2018, new formations are still occurring. During the past 18 months, 9 RRGs have formed. (See charts for coverages and domiciles on page 2.) RRGs servicing the healthcare industry remain the most popular with 4 out of the 9 new formations. Over the same period, 26 RRGs closed, half related to the healthcare industry (source: Risk Retention Reporter).
Vermont leads the way in domicile choice, forming three domiciles with both Nevada and North Carolina each forming two. Alabama licensed its first RRG during 2018 with a redomestication from Montana. Vermont also led the way for closures with eight, followed by South Carolina with four, and Nevada and DC tying with three each. Colorado, one of the first domiciles in the United States, had one risk RRG close.
Despite all of this activity and the freedom that the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) intended to provide RRGs, they continue to be caught between the broad-based style of traditional regulation and the more proportional regulation applied to captive insurers. While the domestic regulator may recognize the need for requirements suited specifically to RRGs, foreign regulators often do not understand nor seem to care to understand the uniqueness of these insurers, along with the purpose they serve for many residents from their states.


The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that vaccine-preventable diseases are still present in Nigeria.
Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, Director General of the NCDC, stated this during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, where he discussed the agency’s plans to address the issue.
Nigeria, he claims, is paying the price for low vaccination rates for a variety of vaccine-preventable diseases.
This is due to a variety of factors, including citizens’ reluctance to make them available, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.
The NCDC director stated that diseases such as yellow fever, cholera, and meningitis continue to wreak havoc on human health in the country because vaccination momentum has been disrupted by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that health agencies are resuming awareness campaigns.
“We have had historical challenges with vaccination coverage just as the country seems to be gaining some momentum with concurrent efforts to strengthen routine immunization and then conduct mass campaigns in response to areas to we know that are under covered,” Adetifa said.
“Of course with COVID, people were afraid of going to the hospital.
“There were disruptions to immunization – both routine and planned campaigns.
“What now we are seeing is that we are now paying the price for the gaps that occurred then.
“What we are keeping our eyes on at the NCDC is not what the headlines reflect.”
Speaking about the country’s cholera outbreak, Adetifa stated that the agency is “expecting an optic as the rains become established.
“Unfortunately, we are already preparing for meningitis and the next Lassa Fever outbreak in November.”
He added that the NCDC is also taking precautions to contain Omicron and COVID-19 ahead of the holiday season.


Understanding The Differences Between Truck And Car Accidents
If you have been involved in an accident with another vehicle, determining liability and getting compensation depends on whether it was a car or a big truck. Accidents involving two cars are straightforward. Police determine liability, and then the at-fault party and their insurance company pay for damages. However, accidents involving a truck are more complex; hence, the need to hire a truck accident lawyer is necessary. Here is a look at the differences between truck and car accidents.
Understanding the Causes
One of the biggest differences between truck and car accidents is finding out the root cause of the crash. Car accidents are mainly caused by human error. Truck accidents are typically caused by a range of factors that make it difficult for the driver to stop abruptly or make a proper turn.
In many cases, truck accidents occur due to equipment failure. The driver and truck company should perform checkups to prevent a malfunction. Sometimes a manufacturer defect can be the cause of the equipment failure.
Since the cause of a truck accident will vary, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer to delve into the cause of the crash. Your lawyer will analyze the trucking logs, the driver's record and training and license, and the truck company's safety records. This process of gathering evidence is fairly complex, especially when compared to a car accident case.
Truck Drivers Are Governed by Federal Law & Commercial Regulations
While the drivers of ordinary cars must comply with state traffic laws, truck drivers must abide by both traffic laws and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Interpreting the FMCSRs is crucial in determining liability in truck accidents.
For example, truck drivers should have special licenses and comply with commercial driving manuals. Additionally, truck drivers should be trained using industry-wide policies. Your lawyer will obtain these licensing requirements and industry policies and use them to compile evidence against the at-fault party.
Why Are Truck Accidents More Critical Than Car Accidents?
Truck accidents cases have unique features that car accidents don't have. For instance, more evidence is required in these cases. This is due to the strict regulations governing the trucking industry.
Additionally, there are many parties that may be held responsible for a truck accident. Apart from the truck's driver, you can blame the trucking company for your injuries and losses. Since the trucking company will have a team of high-profile lawyers, you will need an experienced truck accident lawyer to build a strong case and ensure you are fairly compensated.
Contact a truck accident law firm, such as The Law Office of Brian Brunson, to learn more.
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Dentistry in Ballarat
I undertook my work integrated learning (WIL) placement in the regional town of Ballarat, Victoria. The placement involved working as a student dentist for six months, and entailed seeing and treating 4-5 patients a day under the guidance of a supervising dentist. It is astonishing to see how far I have come both professionally and personally in just six months. The skills which I was able to develop as a result of the placement include confidence, effective communication, efficiency, critical thinking and clinical expertise.
A sense of independence and self-confidence was the main goal I hoped to achieve from the placement, so that I would feel competent entering the workforce in 2017. Placement in Ballarat definitely delivered this as it allowed me to work in a fast-paced professional dental environment, similar to that of the real world. Initially, I was supported by my supervisors when diagnosing, treatment planning and performing dental procedures. As my skills developed, my supervisors became confident in my abilities and I was given more responsibility and would be treating patients almost exclusively on my own. This heightened sense of autonomy greatly boosted my confidence and I truly felt like a ‘dentist’ rather than a ‘dental student’ by the end of placement.
This placement allowed me to interact with a diverse range of patients who varied in their age, culture, motivation, financial status, dental problems and treatment required. By meeting different people and personalities, I feel like I now have the ability to confidently converse with any patient. At first, I was slightly hesitant to treat paediatric patients as I had not been exposed to that population group before. Through the help of my supervisors, I learnt behavioural techniques which made treating apprehensive children a lot easier. A particularly memorable experience was when I was treating an anxious and restless eight year old patient for extraction of two decayed deciduous teeth. Whilst delivering local anaesthesia, I utilised guided imagery as a distraction technique to which the patient responded well to. Throughout the procedure, I used relevant analogies, comparing dental instruments to everyday objects, to demystify the procedure and engage the patient in conversation. These techniques helped put the patient at ease and the teeth were able to be extracted without any tantrums or tears from the patient!
This placement has also greatly enhanced my time management skills as I learnt the art of diagnosing, treatment planning, performing procedures, writing clinical notes and setting up the surgery all within a limited period of time. During my six months in Ballarat, I treated over 200 patients. By treating such a large number of patients, I gradually became more and more efficient as I adopted a daily routine. Seeing patients who required urgent care was challenging at first as the task of getting a comprehensive pain history and medical history, examining the patient, formulating diagnoses and treatment plan and performing treatment all within one appointment slot was daunting. However, as I saw more urgent care patients, I was able to incorporate strategies to save time. One such example was giving post-operative instructions to a patient whilst waiting for haemostasis to be achieved after extracting a tooth. Time saving strategies such as this are invaluable and something which I will definitely incorporate into my everyday practice.
When it comes to diagnosing dental disease, placement has taught me to think critically and use a logical approach to arrive at a definitive diagnosis rapidly. This was particularly useful when seeing patients with complex disease presentations. For example, I saw a patient who presented with pain from an upper left molar and lower left molar. The pain also radiated to the temporal region. Upon examination, the patient’s lower third molar (wisdom tooth) was impacted, whilst the upper molar had caries approximating the pulp (nerve). The pain history was inconclusive as the pain was widespread on the left side of the face. Following strategic special testing and the use of selective local anaesthesia the cause of the patient’s symptoms was identified to be the impacted tooth, despite the presentation of obvious gross caries on the upper molar. The patient was informed and appropriate management was performed for immediate relief of symptoms. By having a stepwise approach, it became apparent that complex patients were not as challenging to diagnose as treat as I had initially expected them to be.
Coming to the end of my degree, this placement really allowed me to solidify my clinical skills. It enabled me to perform difficult procedures in a support environment. During this placement, an area that I was particularly proud of developing my skills in was third molar surgery. This was an area that I had not been exposed to before and had only learnt about in lectures and read about in textbooks. I was fortunate enough to get a multitude of cases in Ballarat, which allowed me to put my theory into practice. I performed numerous surgical extractions which greatly boosted my confidence in this area of dentistry and by the end of the placement, I was confident to perform these extractions with minimal supervision. I believe the WIL placement really helped enhance and perfect my clinical skills, and will aid in a seamless transition into the workforce.
I would like to thank the ACEN for supporting me through the scholarship. This placement allowed me to actively contribute to the community and learn a wealth of knowledge at the same time. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received this scholarship, as it allowed me to visit, explore and work in a new town. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from such experienced and caring mentors who made working as a student dentist so enjoyable. This placement has allowed me to become a competent and confident dentist and I look forward to utilising the skills I’ve gained from this placement into everyday practice. This placement was an invaluable experience and one that has definitely helped shape me as a dental practitioner. Ballarat has a special place in my heart, and I will definitely go back to visit one day!


DP15109 Modeling and Forecasting Macroeconomic Downside Risk
We model permanent and transitory changes of the predictive density of US GDP growth. A substantial increase in downside risk to US economic growth emerges over the last 30 years, associated with the long-run growth slowdown started in the early 2000s. Conditional skewness moves procyclically, implying negatively skewed predictive densities ahead and during recessions, often anticipated by deteriorating financial conditions. Conversely, positively skewed distributions characterize expansions. The modelling framework ensures robustness to tail events, allows for both dense or sparse predictor designs, and delivers competitive out-of-sample (point, density and tail) forecasts, improving upon standard benchmarks.


ACI Alliance has announced its publication of a new online step-by-step guide for consumers, parents and professionals, including those outside of cochlear implantation, on the cochlear implant (CI) process. The online guide on cochlear implants is available for free on the ACI Alliance website.
According to ACI Alliance, the new care resource is intended to assist potential recipients as well as those who already have a CI and non-cochlear physicians, audiologists, and others who may be advising patients. Educators, therapists and early interventionists will also benefit from the information and the guide, called “Cochlear Implant Continuum of Care,” is intended to help them advise patients on the steps for CI intervention.
The process of obtaining a cochlear implant might seem overwhelming for potential cochlear implant recipients and their families. This step-by-step resource discusses in basic terminology what to expect before, during, and after cochlear implant surgery. It also provides additional resource links to scientific research and educational materials.
American Cochlear Implant Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness. Its members are otolaryngologists, audiologists, speech pathologists, educators and others on cochlear implant teams as well as parent and consumer advocates. The mission of ACI Alliance is to expand access to cochlear implants through research, advocacy, and awareness.
Source: ACI Alliance


They kept their cool, trust in God, and persisted to do their best, no matter how terrible they thought they did.
The Year 11 and 12 Chemistry students recently participated in an analytical Chemistry competition. In the competition, students used the Titration technique to determine the concentration of acids and bases. The competition is designed to encourage students who enjoy Chemistry, particularly its practical side, to develop their skills and reward those who attain a high level of proficiency. Every secondary school in the metropolitan area, including interested country schools, were invited to enter two teams consisting of three members each.
Our students put up an incredible performance on the night. Despite some unexpected challenges faced on the night, they were able to keep their cool, trust in God, and persisted in doing the best they could in the competition, no matter how terrible they thought they did.
As a result, one of our teams, consisting of Jeremy Chua, Ben Fairlamb, and Jordan Chapman ranked second in the WA regional round of the competition. This is an outstanding achievement, considering we were competing against many elite schools and the usual champion schools in WA.
Jeremy, Ben and Jordan will now be enlisted to participate in the National Final in August, representing WA to compete against the rest of the states in Australia. We wish them all the best in the National Final!


Animal Welfare Judging & Assessment
The Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest (AWJAC) aims to provide a unique educational experience while strengthening student vocabulary and reasoning skills. The AWJAC teaches students to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings using science-based methods and reasoning. Students are given the opportunity to weigh evidence and present sound evaluations. This contest ensures that tomorrow's leaders in the animal industries develop strong communication skills and acquire enhanced knowledge of animal welfare.
Welfare Judging Team Coach – Dr. Jackie Jacobs ANS 300E Animal Welfare Judging Fall Semester – 1 credit


Reference framework for screening and medical surveillance in occupational health: Summary
By its very nature, screening is characterised by administering a test to presymptomatic or early symptomatic individuals who may benefit from a more effective intervention if it is performed before the usual time of diagnosis.
Far from being a trivial intervention, screening can lead to significant consequences to the people screened. Therefore, before offering screening to workers, its effectiveness and the predominance of benefits over disadvantages must be demonstrated at the population level. Furthermore, screening should have the recommended characteristics in order that the expected benefits can be observed in practice.
Approaches using algorithms or flowcharts are generally meant to be sequential. Our approach had to be flexible and allow for compromises. The proposed approach involves three key decision-making nodes, which must generally be addressed in a sequential manner. Generally speaking, a satisfactory response to one of them is required before moving on to the next. However, an evaluation of several key nodes can be performed simultaneously in an iterative way. The key decision-making nodes and underlying criteria should be viewed as a tool for analysis and reflection rather than as a rigid process.
Screening is performed in different contexts: it can be a "simple" screening activity, a screening program, medical surveillance, a pre-employment medical examination or a regulated medical examination. The use of screening should be evaluated from the perspective of the proposed approach and the specific aspects of each one, which are presented in the document.
Although the framework was designed to be applied specifically in the field of occupational health, the authors had a constant concern to make it as inclusive as possible and paid particular attention so that it could be applied to screening activities in the general population. However, in the case of medical examinations for non-occupational risks, the reader should consult the recommendations of experts committees or task forces and seek an understanding of the basis for their recommendations.


The Department of Health has recently indicated that it will not be issuing the LHCSA RFO until 2022, and also until after the CDPAP RFO has been finalized. The Department’s representatives have stated that they will seek to learn from the CDPAP RFO process and incorporate any valuable insights into their roll-out of the LHCSA RFO. And while the desire of the DOH to consolidate the home care marketplace and reduce the number of LHCSAs remains strong, efforts from providers and their advocacy groups continue. We expect to see a strong push in the Legislature for the repeal of the LHCSA RFO.


In many cases filed under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), in which former employees seek to recover alleged unpaid overtime or minimum wages, each individual plaintiff’s unpaid wage damages may be small. However, as the case goes on, the plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees can mount quickly and can become a significant part of any judgment, as the FLSA includes a fee shifting provision that allows a prevailing plaintiff to recover their fees from the defendant employer. A recent decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, however, confirmed – for the first time in that Circuit – that an offer of judgment can be used to significantly reduce the attorneys’ fees a prevailing plaintiff can recover.
Under the “offer of judgment” mechanism detailed in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 (Rule 68), a defendant makes a settlement offer to resolve the case. If accepted, the offer is filed at the courthouse and the case ends. However, if the receiving party rejects the offer, prevails at trial, and recovers an amount that is less than the offer, the rejecting party must pay the offeror’s costs incurred after the offer was made.


While the average person might expect most dogs to be sociable by nature, this might not always be the case. There may be many scenarios in which a dog might exhibit aggressive behavior, and a bite from a dog might not always lead to little more than minor cuts and slight bleeding. Dog bites can cause individuals in Delaware to suffer various types of injuries, some of which could carry severe health repercussions.
Dog bite injuries
According to studies, one of the most common types of injuries associated with a dog bite might include puncture wounds. These wounds can be deep in nature and may lead to excessive bleeding. Dog bites that puncture the skin could also expose a person to the risks of infection and some of the more dangerous types of infections stemming from similar health concerns could include rabies, meningitis and staph infections.
Dog bites could also lead to health concerns such as facial bone fractures, broken arms and fingers, or even skull and hip fractures. Dog bites to the face may carry the risk of eye injuries, such as corneal abrasions or perforated lenses. Such incidents could also pose the risk of leading to intraocular hemorrhaging or even lead to the loss of an eye.
The fallout
This may only cover a portion of the types of injuries one might suffer with dog bites. Those who suffer such harm due to the negligent actions of the animal’s owner might wish to know more about their available options for legal recourse, but they might not know where to turn for guidance. Following a similar incident, a person could consider speaking with a personal injury attorney for advice on all his or her available options and guidance on the best course of action with which to proceed. Delaware is known as a strict liability state regarding dog bites.


In the skin-care realm, instant gratification is often regarded with suspicion, and rightly so: A formula that promises immediate results can feel disingenuous. Many active ingredients, such as vitamin C, only deliver visible benefits after weeks or months of consistent use. One notable exception is hyaluronic acid (frequently abbreviated as
Short answer? Apply your vitamin C first, then pat on your HA. Vitamin C (especially L-ascorbic acid) is notoriously unstable—it loses potency when it’s exposed to air, light, and water—which is why you want to apply it on clean, dry skin right after washing. You’ll also want to let it


The Business: Yifei Wang is the Founder and CTO of FitFun, an app that connects individuals and groups with a community of like-minded sports-lovers. Born out of the pandemic’s realisation that fitness doesn’t need to mean a gym, their goal is to help people to have fun and get in shape, one small step at a time. The Challenge: Yifei and his team were struggling to understand whether FitFun was on the right track. They needed to better understand their target user including their needs, goals and pain points. “We suspected we had a substantial potential user pool but, due to lack of proper research, we lacked the right insights.”
Without this deeper level of insight, they were having trouble moving confidently forward in refining their platform. They were keen to deliver value to their potential users but didn’t know how.
The Outcome: Academy Xi conducted market research to help understand FitFun’s true product/market fit. Through the collection of over 100 surveys, they were able to distill key insights around key components of their app. They could never have collected and synthesised this volume of data alone. “Academy Xi helped us to synthesise the large volume of user research so that it properly informed our next phase of product optimisation. We now believe we are on the right path for high user growth.” The Output: Reframe your business for long-term success. Academy Xi can help your business move into its next growth phase with actionable training and customised support. Learn more.


Mesh nebulizers are driven by a piezo-element and use ultrasonic frequencies to vibrate the mesh. The vibration of the mesh causes aerosol generation as the liquid passes through it. Ultrasonic nebulizers, by contrast, produce ultrasonic waves directly into the solution causing aerosol to be produced at the liquid surface. Since both use ultrasonics to generate the aerosol, confusion between the 2 types of nebulizers and their differing performance can occur. It is known that ultrasonic nebulizers are unable to deliver suspension formulations such as budesonide and this perception of inability to deliver budesonide can incorrectly be assumed to be the same for ultrasonically driven mesh nebulizers.
We compared an ultrasonic nebulizer, the Flores Medical GmbH Aerosonic Mobil 3060 nebulizer, and an ultrasonically driven mesh nebulizer, the Philips Respironics I-neb Adaptive Aerosol Delivery (AAD) System nebulizer, when delivering budesonide (2 mL of 250 µg/mL fill) to highlight the performance differences between the mesh and conventional ultrasonic devices. Nebulizer performance was assessed in terms of delivered dose, delivered dose output rate, total gravimetric output, mass median diameter, mass median aerodynamic diameter, and aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD). These performance parameters were compared for the 2 devices against the delivery of a solution of salbutamol (2.5 mL of 2 mg/mL fill).
The Aerosonic Mobil 3060 and the I-neb AAD System nebulizers delivered 714 µg and 1079 µg of salbutamol respectively. With budesonide, the Aerosonic Mobil 3060 delivered 9.2 µg and the I-neb AAD System nebulizer delivered 109 µg. APSD data indicated the low delivery by the Aerosonic Mobil 3060 was a consequence of it being unable to deliver the suspended particles.
The results demonstrated that both nebulizer types are capable of delivering solutions but that the ultrasonic nebulizer cannot effectively deliver budesonide, whereas the mesh nebulizer can.


Highly processed foods, like pizza, sugar-sweetened beverages, and ice cream, contribute to premature death, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on November 7.
The authors suggested a direct link between ultra-processed foods and the deaths of roughly 57,000 individuals aged 30 through 69 in Brazil in 2019. This means that over 10% of annual premature deaths occurring in that age group nationwide were allegedly tied to their consumption practices.
While other studies have uncovered a correlation between processed foods and conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline, according to the authors, this is the first-time researchers have attempted to quantify the impact on overall longevity.
According to Katherine D. McManus, a registered dietician and teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, foods are considered ultra-processed when they undergo multiple processes, such as extraction and milling. These foods often contain additives like artificial colors and stabilizers. In contrast, unprocessed or minimally processed foods, like fruit and nuts, maintain their original nutritional profile.
“The food is in its natural (or nearly natural) state. These foods may be minimally altered by removal of inedible parts, drying, crushing, roasting, boiling, freezing, or pasteurization, to make them suitable to store and safe to consume,” explained McManus.
The researchers involved in the latest study leveraged previously established calculations from a British Journal of Nutrition paper published last year. This study compared the relative risk of premature death for individuals consuming large quantities of ultra-processed foods versus those who consume a very low amount. The same model was subsequently applied to Brazilian data and adjusted for the country’s consumption levels.
The authors discovered that if highly processed foods comprised less than 23% of Brazilian diets, the country could see premature deaths fall by approximately 20,000 a year. While noting that most Brazilians already eat like this, they pointed out that 25% of the adult population still obtain half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, like cookies, mass-produced bread, cakes, and margarine.
In the United States, the proportion is even higher. On average, 57% of American calories are ultra-processed. As a result, a nutrition researcher at the University of São Paulo and the study’s lead author, Eduardo Nilson, theorizes that the U.S. could see an even greater reduction in premature deaths if fewer processed foods were eaten.
Nilson suspects “that heart disease is among the main factors” driving these premature deaths, with diabetes, cancer, obesity, and chronic kidney disease also contributing.
While the findings are concerning — and potentially valuable — Maura Walker, an assistant professor of nutrition at Boston University, cautioned that they are also inconclusive. The authors have uncovered a correlation, but they have not verified causation, she suggested.
Walker suspects “ultra-processed foods are just one factor that’s leading to things like hypertension, poor blood lipids, higher waist circumferences, and that’s actually how they’re linked to mortality.”
While further research is required to establish how substantial a role processed foods play in longevity, experts agree that reducing their intake is likely wise.
Dr. Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is convinced diets need to change. “In general, there’s no question that Brazilians and Americans and a lot of other people are eating way too much junk food… Collectively, they add up to a big chunk of preventable mortality,” according to Willett.


Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not function properly, making the body unable to process sugars. Many people can manage diabetes through medication, insulin injections, and a monitored diet. However, if someone is unable to work or finds that their ability to work becomes compromised, they may be […]


While lead is potentially harmful to individuals at any age, it is especially dangerous for children under the age of six. In extreme cases, lead exposure can result in organ failure and death. The good news is that lead poisoning is preventable and eradicating lead from our community is possible.


Democracy in the Crucible of Conflict Democracy in the Crucible of Conflict Robert RalstonRobert RalstonDepartment of Political Science, University of Minnesota and Ronald R. KrebsRonald R. KrebsBeverly and Richard Fink Professor in the Liberal Arts and Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota Summary
The field of international relations has long focused on understanding and explaining the causes of war. In contrast, scholars have devoted relatively little attention to war’s consequences. However, scholarly literature on the consequences of violent conflict, including its effects on liberal democracy, has burgeoned and improved in recent decades, since the 1990s.
Existing research shows that security threats, mobilization, and warfare are neither entirely negative nor entirely positive with respect to liberal democracy. On the one hand, in the short run, these pressures erode liberal institutions and values. On the other hand, large-scale mobilization and warfare—both interstate and civil—encourage broader and more intense participation at the individual level and strengthen participation’s structural foundations.
However, despite recent advances, there remains much that we still do not know, which suggests promising avenues for future research. The existing literature has not sufficiently or systematically distinguished among the effects of threat/insecurity, mobilization, and warfare. It has been stronger on empirical findings than on developing the mid-range theories and causal mechanisms that would make sense of those findings. It has been firmer on conflict’s impact on individual attitudes and predilections than on how and when violence reshapes larger political processes and structures. It has had more to say about conflict’s short-run effects than its long-term effects, especially with respect to contestation. The impact of violent conflict on liberal democracy remains a rich soil for future research.
Keywords Subjects Contentious Politics and Political Violence Political Institutions World Politics


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This title came from a suggestion by a Common Craft member who found that explaining it was more difficult than expected. It has since become one of the most used videos in our library.
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This video looks back at a significant event in history: The Great Storm (England, 1703). It asks the question: how do we know what we know about this storm? This question is answered by explaining primary and secondary sources. It teaches:
Why sources matter in establishing facts and information What represents a primary source and how to use them Why primary sources may present an incomplete picture What represents a secondary source How primary and secondary sources may contribute to the best understanding Explanation Notes
This explanation has three basic parts. First, we establish the power of sources and how a combination of sources can yield the best information. Second, we explain the differences between primary and secondary sources. Third, we show why it makes sense that this combination works in practice. Further, a historical example gives the explanation a concrete starting point and offers a fun visual experience.


With a student population approaching 50,000 students, the University of Wisconsin-Madison enrolled just 112 Indigenous students this academic year, raising questions about exclusionary systems and practices in higher education institutions.
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Planted in the summer of 2021, the Wunk Sheek community garden is a critical component of the indigenous student organization’s programming at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Many college students yearn for the comfort of a home-cooked meal and the time with family that they miss out on after they move away for school.
The conference brought together scholars from across the nation to focus on a recent wave of resistance in the Middle East.
The university seeks to address these issues and continually makes efforts to dismantle hostile and intimidating behavior on campus.
University of Wisconsin-Madison alum and slam poet Shasparay is hosting her third annual Black Arts Matter Festival which aims to showcase Black art and voices.
This year’s Conney Conference theme explores changing interpretations of Jewish identity throughout modes of time and geographic space.
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan $1.5 trillion federal spending plan into law, providing the University of Wisconsin-Madison with over $80 million for research initiatives.
The university condemned the vandalism and harassment, and stated that it is committed to creating a campus where everyone feels safe.
Zoe Bayliss may cease to exist after the 2022-23 school year if the cooperative cannot access the building or the university does not find an alternative solution.
Professor George Huber and a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are developing a process that more efficiently recycles disposable face masks.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s appointment as Northwestern University’s next president has prompted a collaborative analysis of her tenure on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
The goal of the pledge is to continue fostering high-quality teachers and relieve stress of finances and difficulty of job.
UW System’s “Research in the Rotunda” displays the personal and intellectual growth of the student researchers, representing the important role undergraduates have within the UW System.
The Black Voice, UW-Madison’s student-run publication for Black students, celebrated its 50-year anniversary by presenting a documentary celebrating the publication’s legacy.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will begin construction on a plaza honoring historically African American fraternities and sororities on campus.
Student representatives stated that the chancellor was very respectful and responsive to ASM’s advocacy, offering a compromise to every request.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s University Health Services hosted a virtual panel focused on Black women’s mental health on Monday.